2017 HONDA CIVIC COUPE emergency towing

Contents
Child Safety P. 60Exhaust Gas Hazard P. 72Safety Labels P. 73
Opening and Closing the Trunk P. 139 Security System P. 142 Opening and Closing the Windows P. 145
Operating the Switches Around the Steering Wheel P. 149 Adjusting the Mirrors P. 163
Interior Lights/Interior Convenience Items P. 174 Climate Control System P. 185
Audio Error Messages P. 289General Information on the Audio System P. 292
When Driving P. 392 Braking P. 451Parking Your Vehicle P. 467
Fuel Economy and CO
2 Emissions P. 473 Turbo Engine Vehicle* P. 474
Maintenance Under the Hood P. 489 Replacing Light Bulbs P. 504
Checking and Maintaining Tires P. 516 Battery P. 525 Remote Transmitter Care P. 527
Cleaning P. 530 Accessories and Modifications P. 535
Engine Does Not Start P. 546 Jump Starting P. 549 Shift Lever Does Not Move P. 552
Fuses P. 561 Emergency Towing P. 565 When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door P. 566
Devices that Emit Radio Waves P. 575 Reporting Safety Defects P. 576
Authorized Manuals P. 581 Customer Service Information P. 582
Quick Reference GuideP. 4
Safe DrivingP. 33
Instrument PanelP. 75
ControlsP. 119
FeaturesP. 193
DrivingP. 385
MaintenanceP. 475
Handling the UnexpectedP. 537
InformationP. 569
IndexP. 583
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Quick Reference Guide
Handling the Unexpected (P 537)
Flat Tire (P 539)
● Park in a safe location and replace the
flat tire with the compact spare tire in the
trunk.
Indicators Come On
(P 555)
●Identify the indicator and consult the
owner's manual.
Engine Won’t Start
(P 546)
● If the battery is dead, jump start using a
booster battery.
Blown Fuse (P 561)
● Check for a blown fuse if an electrical
device does not operate.
Overheating (P 553)
● Park in a safe location. If you do not see
steam under the hood, open the hood,
and let the engine cool down.
Emergency Towing
(P 565)
●Call a professional towing service if you
need to tow your vehicle.
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Driving
Towing a Trailer
Your vehicle is not designed to tow a trailer. Attempting to do so can void your
warranties.
Towing Your Vehicle
Your vehicle is not designed to be towed behind a motor home. If your vehicle needs
to be towed in an emergency, refer to the emergency towing information.
2Emergency Towing P. 565
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Handling the Unexpected
This chapter explains how to handle unexpected troubles.
ToolsTypes of Tools .................................. 538
If a Tire Goes Flat
Changing a Flat Tire ......................... 539
Engine Does Not Start Checking the Engine ........................ 546
If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak .......................................... 547
Emergency Engine Stop ................... 548
Jump Starting .................................... 549
Shift Lever Does Not Move .............. 552
Overheating
How to Handle Overheating ............. 553 Indicator, Coming On/Blinking
If the Low Oil Pressure Indicator Comes
On ............................................. 555
If the Charging System Indicator Comes
On ................................................. 555
If the Malfunction Indicator Lamp Comes
On or Blinks ................................... 556
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks ................................... 557
If the Brake System Indicator (Red) Comes On or Blinks at the Same Time When the
Brake System Indicator (Amber) Comes
On ................................................. 558 If the Electric Power Steering (EPS) System
Indicator Comes On ....................... 559
If the Low Tire Pressure/TPMS Indicator Comes On or Blinks ....................... 560
Fuses Fuse Locations ................................. 561
Inspecting and Changing Fuses ........ 564
Emergency Towing ........................... 565
When You Cannot Unlock the Fuel Fill Door ................................................. 566
When You Cannot Open the Trunk.....567
Refueling ........................................... 568
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Handling the Unexpected
Engine Does Not Start
Checking the Engine
If the engine does not start, check the starter.
Starter conditionChecklist
Starter doesn’t turn or turns
over slowly.
The battery may be dead. Check
each of the items on the right and
respond accordingly.
If a message To Start, Hold Remote Near Start Button appears, or you hear beeping when you
push the ENGINE START/STOP button.
2If the Smart Entry Remote Battery is Weak P. 547
uMake sure the smart entry remote is in its operating range.2 ENGINE START/STOP Button Operating Range P. 150
Check the brightness of the interior lights.
Turn on the interior lights and check the brightness.
●If the interior lights are dim or do not come on at all2Battery P. 525●If the interior lights come on normally2 Fuses P. 561
The starter turns over normally
but the engine doesn’t start.
There may be a problem with the
fuse. Check each of the items on
the right and respond accordingly. Review the engine start procedure.
Follow its instructions, and try to start the engine again.
2
Starting the Engine P. 392, 394
Check the immobilizer system indicator.
When the immobilizer system indicator is blinking, the engine cannot be started.
2Immobilizer System P. 142
Check the fuel level.
There should be enough fuel in the tank.
2 Fuel Gauge P. 110
Check the fuse.
Check all fuses, or have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
2Inspecting and Changing Fuses P. 564
If the problem continues:2Emergency Towing P. 565
1Checking the Engine
If you must start the vehi cle immediately, use an
assisting vehicle to jump start it. 2 Jump Starting P. 549
Models with smart entry system
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Handling the Unexpected
Emergency Towing
Call a professional towing service if you need to tow your vehicle.
■Flat bed equipment
The operator loads your vehicle on the back of a truck.
This is the best way to transport your vehicle.
■Wheel lift equipment
The tow truck uses two pivoti ng arms that go under the front tires and lift them off
the ground. The rear tires remain on the ground. This is an acceptable way to
tow your vehicle.
1 Emergency Towing
NOTICE
Trying to lift or tow your vehicle by the bumpers will
cause serious damage. The bumpers are not designed
to support the vehicle's weight.
NOTICE
Improper towing such as towing behind a
motorhome or other motor vehicle can damage the
transmission.
Never tow your vehicle with just a rope or chain.
It is very dangerous, since ropes or chains may shift
from side to side or break.
Make sure the parking brake is released. If you
cannot release the parking brake, your vehicle must
be transported by the flat bed equipment.
2 Parking Brake P. 451
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Index
Spare Tire.................................. 539, 571, 573
Spark Plugs ........................................ 570, 572
Specifications ............................................ 570
Specified Fuel ............................ 470, 570, 572
Speedometer ............................................. 109
SRS Airbags (Airbags) ................................. 49
Starting the Engine .......................... 392, 394
Does Not Start ......................................... 546
Engine Switch Buzzer............................... 149
Jump Starting .......................................... 549
Steering Wheel
Adjusting ................................................. 162
Stopping .................................................... 467
Summer Tires ............................................ 524
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ........ 49
Switches (Around the Steering Wheel) ............................................. 4, 5, 149
System Message Indicator .......................... 85
T
Tachometer............................................... 109
Temperature Outside Temperature Display ........... 113, 117
Temperature Sensor ......................... 113, 117
Time (Setting) ........................................... 120
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS) ...................................................... 446
Indicator ............................................ 84, 560 Tires
........................................................... 516
Air Pressure ............................. 517, 571, 573
Checking and Maintaining ...................... 516
Inspection ............................................... 516
Labeling .................................................. 517
Puncture (Flat Tire) .................................. 539
Regulations ............................................. 519
Rotation .................................................. 523
Spare Tire ................................ 539, 571, 573
Summer .................................................. 524
Tire Chains .............................................. 524
Wear Indicators ....................................... 521
Winter..................................................... 524
Tools .......................................................... 538
Towing Your Vehicle Emergency .............................................. 565
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring
System) .................................................... 446
Indicator............................................ 84, 560
Transmission ............................. 401, 403, 407
Continuously Variable Transmission.................................. 401, 403
Fluid ........................................................ 501
Manual ................................................... 407
Shift Lever Position Indicator...... 79, 402, 404
Trip Meter ......................................... 111, 115 Troubleshooting
...................................... 537
Blown Fuse ..................................... 561, 562
Brake Pedal Vibrates ................................. 30
Buzzer Sounds When Opening Door ......... 30
Emergency Towing ................................. 565
Engine Won’t Start ................................. 546
Noise When Braking ................................. 30
Overheating ............................................ 553
Puncture/Flat Tire .................................... 539
Select Lever Won’t Move ........................ 552
Warning Indicators.................................... 76
Trunk ........................................................ 139
Lid .......................................................... 139
Light Bulb ....................................... 570, 572
Release Lever .......................................... 567
Unable to Open ...................................... 567
Turbo Engine Vehicle .............................. 474
Turn Signals .............................................. 154
Indicators (Instru ment Panel) ..................... 85U
Unlocking the Doors ................................ 125
Unlocking the Door s from the Inside..... 132
USB Adapter Cable .................................. 194
USB Flash Drives ....................... 213, 269, 293
USB Port(s) ................................................ 195
Using the Smart Entry wi th Push Button Start
System ..................................................... 125
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